The federal election is here, and first-time voters may be confused or overwhelmed about how the preferential voting system works.

Saturday’s federal election is almost upon us, with millions of Aussies expected to shuffle into voting booths and have their say on who should run the country.

Because voting in compulsory, the Australian Electoral Commission goes to some effort and expense to make the process convenient with more than 7,000 polling centers around the country.

As Americans prepare to vote in the midterm elections, The New York Times asked readers in Australia to share their experiences and feelings about compulsory voting and explain the ins and outs of ...

Australia has one of the largest ballot papers in the world, meaning voters will have their work cut out for them at the 2025 federal election.

In Australia, voting entails more than just ticking a box. We've got a preferential system, meaning you'll need to choose who you want to represent you most, least and everything in between. It ...

Because voting in compulsory, the Australian Electoral Commission goes to some effort and expense to make the process convenient with more than 7,000 polling centers around the country.

Worried about the process of how to vote? Don’t be. Voting is easy and we’ve got everything here you need to know. Australia is a democracy, which means the people decide who runs the country ...